The Kelly

Morning Sketch
2025-07-25 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-08 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-15 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-22 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-29 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-19 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-26 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-03 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) and 5 more dates | The Kelly Fitzpatrick Center for the Arts, 301 Hill Street, Wetumpka, AL, 36092
Every Friday, we invite everyone and anyone to come “sketch” in the gallery and on the porch! New and experienced artists (or authors or craftsmen) alike can pull up a chair, sit on the porch, and indulge in the arts. Enjoy fellow artists’ company, enjoy the view, and come sketch with us!

Portraiture Class (3 Day Series)
2025-07-25 13:00 - 16:00
AUM art professor Tony Veronese will be teaching a three day workshop on portraiture at the Kelly! Whether you are just starting out and curious or you would like to brush up on your skills, join Professor Veronese as part of your artistic journey. Through the course of this portraiture workshop, attendees will learn how to draw from a photo, explore technique and proportions, and paint from life. Limited easels available so please bring your own if you have one.

Recommended Skill Level: Beginner (Any)
Cost: $100 for Kelly members OR $125 for Non-members for three class sessions
Supplies included
Class limit: Minimum of 4 and Maximum of 15

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Interested in Kelly member discounts on classes? Membership only starts at $50 a year!

Gelli Printing Workshop: Mixed Media with Gelli Prints & Collage
2025-08-09 09:00 - 12:00
Discover the magic of Gelli Art, a playful and accessible form of printmaking that uses a soft, reusable gel plate to create vibrant monoprints without a press. With layers of color, texture, and pattern, Gelli printing is a joyful way to explore your creativity and build dynamic artwork, whether you’re new to art or an experienced maker. This is one session in a four-part series that focuses on a different technique, allowing you to experiment and grow your skills. Come to one class or join them all, each session stands alone, and all materials are provided.
Space is limited — sign up early to reserve your spot for this fun, hands-on series that celebrates spontaneity, color, and creativity!

For ages 14 and up
Recommended Skill Level: Beginner (Any)
Cost: $35 per person – supplies included
Class Size: Minimum 4 – Maximum of 12

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Interested in Kelly member discounts on classes? Membership only starts at $50 a year!

Paint Day with Alisa Beck
2025-08-13 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-08-30 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-09-10 10:00 - 15:00, 2025-10-08 10:00 - 15:00
Grab your art supplies, and join us for a communal paint day, organized by Alisa Beck! Change your scenery and join your fellow artists as you draw, paint, and create your latest works of art. You may come and go any time, and it’s free to join in!
You may also opt to have personalized teacher instruction from Alisa Beck directly for $50.

Oil Painting Workshop: Value and Edges to Finishing Touches
2025-09-19 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-20 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-21 09:00 - 16:00
Values and edges are two of the most important fundamentals in improving your work. Join Amanda Lovett in an in-depth three day workshop working with oil paints to help you grow as an artist. In the beginning, you will learn to judge and depict accurate values using a direct painting approach. You will then continue through demos and a one-on-one instruction as Amanda shares some of her study habits that have had the most profound effect on her work. She will also be doing a segment on Paint Application and how to do those finishing touches that really give your painting that wow factor! So come ready to move your cart forward!

$425 for three class sessions
Basic supplies provided
Class limit: Minimum of 8 and Maximum of 15

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Interested in Kelly member discounts on classes? Membership only starts at $50 a year!

Amanda Lovett’s artistic journey began with childhood sketches of her father’s horses, signaling an early connection to creativity. Since then, she has studied Art Direction, Graphic Design, Photography, and illustration at the Atlanta portfolio center. After studying art, she became an art director at the firm, McDonald and Little, at the age of 19, gaining valuable experience in her field. Eventually, she launched her own successful agency after the firm moved to New York.
In 1998, Amanda’s focus shifted when she took a watercolor class with Frank Broadhurst, which inspired her to pursue painting. By 2004, she committed to painting professionally, transitioning to oil paints to continue growing as an artist. Amanda studied under top professionals and gained a passion for teaching offering workshops across the southeast.
Her work has been showcased in numerous national and regional exhibitions, earning her Signature Status with Oil Painters of America and recognition as one of the “11 artists to collect now” by Plein Air magazine. Amanda’s art captures the vibrancy in life’s simple moments and is represented in galleries across the country.
Her awards include but are not limited to:
2024 Award of Excellence at Oil Painters of America “From the Vine” Eastern Regional Show
2019 Best of Show at Georgia Color Plein Air
2020 Best of Show at Paint Duluth 5 Plein Air Adventure
2020 Award of Excellence at Oil Painters of America’s International Wet Paint Event

Fall Gardening Presentation
2025-09-25 13:00 - 15:00
Jason Powell with Petals from the Past will be sharing his knowledge and expertise with us on how to fall garden! Whether you have a green or black thumb, come learn the ins-and-outs of how to fall garden in the South.
Petals from the Past Inc. specializes in antique roses, heirloom shrubs and hard to find perennial flowers and herbs. Jason has a master’s degree in horticulture from Texas A&M University and Shelley has a BS in Horticulture from Texas A&M. So garden enthusiasts won’t want to miss this!

(To Be Rescheduled) Dirk Walker Oil Painting Workshop
2025-10-04 09:00 - 16:00
** BEING RESCHEDULED – New Date TBD **
Unlock Your Creative Potential with National Artist Dirk Walker!
Join us for an unforgettable day at The Kelly, where you’ll experience a live painting demonstration, enjoy a lunch and fellowship with fellow artists, and have the opportunity for One-on-One instruction from Dirk himself! This is a unique chance to learn from one of Alabama’s most sought after artist and immerse yourself in the world of fine art. Don’t miss out on this exciting day of inspiration and creativity!
The first half of the class with be a painting demonstration where Dirk talks about his process and techniques, then we will break for lunch. After lunch, grab your paintbrushes and canvases, because it’s your turn, and Dirk will be offering guided instruction.
Let’s make some beautiful art together!

Watercolor Methodology
2025-10-10 10:00 - 16:00
Join Tim Thomas in his full-day workshop working with the three triad color system. By learning how to utilize the three triad color system, students will learn how to create vibrant, balanced watercolor paintings!

Cost: $125 for Kelly members OR $150 for non-Kelly members
Supplies Included
Minimum of 5 and Maximum of 12

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Watercolor Autumn Leaves Workshop
2025-10-11 15:00 - 17:00
Join us for a fun day of watercolor painting! Never done watercolor before, or looking to have a great time with friends? Come make beautiful watercolor leaves that’s no pressure and all fun!

* Maximum class size of 10 – Supplies included

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Basket Making with Kudzu Mama
2025-10-25 10:00 - 13:00
Students will make a free form basket made from whole and split kudzu vines. Some other locally harvested vines/flexible branches may be included for variety. All materials will be provided. Just bring your sense of adventure and creativity!

* Maximum class size of 8 – Supplies included

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3-Day Oil Painting Workshop with Alisa Beck
2025-11-06 10:00 - 2025-11-08 16:00, 2025-11-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-08 10:00 - 12:00
Painting Cows in Oils with Alisa Beck
Dive into the world of oil painting in this 3-day workshop with artist Alisa Beck. This class is designed for beginner to intermediate level painters looking to paint cows in the landscape. Their unique hide patterns offer fantastic opportunities for texture and color study. Often found outdoors in pastures, cows are ideal for capturing the effects of natural light on their form. Artists can explore the rich variations in the whites, blacks, browns, and reds of their coats as sunlight hits them.
What You’ll Learn: You will master the fundamentals of working with oil paint, including mixing, blending, and layering. We’ll explore essential concepts like composition, value, and color theory, and develop techniques for translating a photo reference into a finished painting with confidence. You’ll complete at least one finished oil painting and perhaps more, depending on your skill level and pace.
Details:

Recommended Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Cost: $300 for Kelly members OR $350 for Non-members for all three class sessions
Basic Supplies included – You are welcome to bring your own oils, mediums, brushes, palettes, canvases, or other supplies!
Class limit: Minimum of 4 and Maximum of 10

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Interested in Kelly member discounts on classes? Membership only starts at $50 a year!

Registration: A complete supply list (for items like brushes, palette, and canvases) will be included with your registration confirmation.
